US Targets Data Purchases

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US Moves to Block Large Transfers of US Data to China, Russia, Iran

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U.S. seeks to stop foreign governments from exploiting sensitive US data for spying and blackmail.

The restrictions would block the sale or transfer of data to companies, contractors, and individuals in six "countries of concern" China , Cuba , Iran , North Korea , Russia , and Venezuela .

The rules would apply to biometric, health, DNA, and geolocation information, along with other sensitive details.

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